Step 1: Order a Mighty Gecko Wireless Starter Kit
The Mighty Gecko Wireless Starter Kit (SLWSTK6000A) includes an integrated debug adapter and provides access to a Thread software stack and sample code. Multiple radio boards enable developers to create a mesh network and evaluate Mighty Gecko Module and SoCs. The wireless starter kit comes with:
- 3 x Wireless starter kit mainboard
- 3 x EFR32MG 2.4 GHz 19.5 dBm radio board
- 3 x EFR32MG 2.4 GHz 13 dBm radio board
- AA Battery Board (supports running +19.5 from battery)
- Integrated debug and packet trace
Note: The Silicon Labs Gecko Software Development Kit (SDK) has support for IAR Embedded Workbench toolchain and the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) toolchain but some of the dynamic multiprotocol examples for Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth Low Energy and Proprietary Wireless can only be built using IAR Embedded Workbench toolchain. A 30-day trial license for IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM is available with the EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless Starter Kit.
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Step 2: Download and Install Simplicity Studio
Get up and running quickly with precompiled demos, application notes and examples. Use advanced tools including energy profiling and network analysis to optimize your wireless systems. Choose your software package below.
Step 3: Plug-in Your Kit and Use Simplicity Studio to Install the Thread SDK
After plugging in your kit, launch Simplicity Studio and Open Package Manager in the left upper corner (green downward arrow under the menu bar). Select the desired stacks and download them. Visit the package manager regularly for updates.
Step 4: Read the Quick Start Guide
Download the Quick Start Guide and follow the instructions to lean how to get started.
Step 5 (Optional): Download Additional Protocol SDKs
- Bluetooth Low Energy Software
- RAIL (Radio Abstraction Interface Layer)
- Connect Stack
- Proprietary Wireless Software
Step 6: Explore Mighty Gecko for Thread Resources
Mighty Gecko Thread Resources
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